Army priest stabbed by teen in potential ‘terror-related’ attack
Ireland’s counter-terrorism agency is now involved in the investigation of a violent assault that resulted in injuries to an Irish army chaplain. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Ireland's agency responsible for combating terrorism and espionage is now part of the inquiry into a stabbing incident that resulted in injuries to an Irish army chaplain near Galway city.
The attacker, a 16-year-old from Ireland, was positioned at the entrance of Renmore Barracks and attacked Father Paul Murphy, 52, as he was arriving in his car late Thursday evening. The young assailant stabbed the chaplain through the car window.
Father Murphy managed to drive into the barracks in an effort to escape, as reported by the Irish Times. The guards at the scene discharged warning shots and subdued the attacker using batons.
Father Murphy was stabilized by military staff before being taken to a hospital for further treatment. Prior to undergoing surgery, he thanked everyone for their "prayers, love, and concern" in a message on social media, reassuring that he "will be well."
The Defence Forces issued a statement explaining that "Soldiers on duty responded to the immediate threat with appropriate force to ensure the safety of personnel and secure the area," and confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody by the police.
The Special Detective Unit, known for investigating terrorism-related activities, has interrogated the young suspect. A source told the Irish Times that the teenager appears to have been "radicalized to an extent" online and that authorities are probing a potential "terrorist motivation" for the stabbing.
During the incident, it was reported that the youth yelled about the Irish military's role in Mali, though his specific complaints were not detailed. The Irish Defence Forces have participants in various peacekeeping operations worldwide, including in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel; a small number were also involved in the EU military training mission in Mali until it ended earlier this year.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
The attacker, a 16-year-old from Ireland, was positioned at the entrance of Renmore Barracks and attacked Father Paul Murphy, 52, as he was arriving in his car late Thursday evening. The young assailant stabbed the chaplain through the car window.
Father Murphy managed to drive into the barracks in an effort to escape, as reported by the Irish Times. The guards at the scene discharged warning shots and subdued the attacker using batons.
Father Murphy was stabilized by military staff before being taken to a hospital for further treatment. Prior to undergoing surgery, he thanked everyone for their "prayers, love, and concern" in a message on social media, reassuring that he "will be well."
The Defence Forces issued a statement explaining that "Soldiers on duty responded to the immediate threat with appropriate force to ensure the safety of personnel and secure the area," and confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody by the police.
The Special Detective Unit, known for investigating terrorism-related activities, has interrogated the young suspect. A source told the Irish Times that the teenager appears to have been "radicalized to an extent" online and that authorities are probing a potential "terrorist motivation" for the stabbing.
During the incident, it was reported that the youth yelled about the Irish military's role in Mali, though his specific complaints were not detailed. The Irish Defence Forces have participants in various peacekeeping operations worldwide, including in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel; a small number were also involved in the EU military training mission in Mali until it ended earlier this year.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
